Head to head · Utility

Big Bud HN250 vs Massey Ferguson 8730

Big Bud HN250 Tractor
Big BudModel A

Big Bud HN250

Utility

power
250 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full HN250 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8730

Agricultural

power
261 hp
displacement
513 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 8730 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8730 higher · +11 hp (+4%)
HN250250 hp
8730261 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

HN250 is in the 96th percentile; 8730 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HN250 higher · +342 ci (+67%)
HN250855 ci
8730513 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

HN250 is in the 98th percentile; 8730 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HN2506
87306
Median Utility Tractor4

HN250 is in the 93rd percentile; 8730 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ HN250 higher · +9,330 lb (+38%)
HN25034,000 lb
873024,670 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

HN250 is in the 98th percentile; 8730 is in the 96th · 5,107 models

HN250 (A)8730 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8730Difference
ManufacturerBig BudMassey Ferguson—
ModelHN2508730—
CategoryUtilityAgricultural—

Engine

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8730Difference
ManufacturerCumminsAGCO SA.S, Beauvais, France—
ModelNT855AGCO Power 8.4L—
Power Output250hp261hp▲ 8730+11 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,948RPM▲ HN250+152 RPM · +8%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci513ci▲ HN250+342 ci · +67%
Bore5.5in4.4in▲ HN250+1.1 in · +25%
Stroke6in5.7in▲ HN250+0.3 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8730Difference
TypeGearContinuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8730Difference
LengthNot recorded219in—
HeightNot recorded141in—
Operating Weight34,000lb24,670lb▲ HN250+9,330 lb · +38%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8730Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded53.1gpm—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Tires

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8730Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded540/65R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded650/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8730Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded20,390lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8730Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)Not recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8730Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud HN250Massey Ferguson 8730Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (250 hp)B · 96th percentile (261 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 94th percentile (513 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 98th percentile (34,000 lb)B · 96th percentile (24,670 lb)
A · HN250B · 8730Median Utility Tractor
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